There’s A Covered Bridge Trail In Tennessee And It’s Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed Of

There is something romantic about a covered bridge. Maybe it’s because they remind us of 19th-century love stories, a moment in time that was a bit sweet, maybe a tad bit simpler. We’ve found five of our most beautiful covered bridges in Tennessee, including Bible Covered Bridge, and have mapped them so you can enjoy a day out and about, touring the state with a picnic basket in tow.

If you want to hit them all up, check out the map of covered bridges.

1. Doe River Covered Bridge

One of the oldest of all the covered bridges in Tennessee, the Doe River Covered Bridge has been in operation since 1882. If you are up for some more adventure while in Elizabethton, check out Blue Hole Falls.

2. Bible Covered Bridge

A historic landmark, the Bible Covered Bridge in Midway was built over the Little Chuckey Creek in 1923. See what else you can do in nearby Greeneville.

3. Harrisburg Covered Bridge

The next stop on the covered bridge trail is the Harrisburg Covered Bridge, which was built in 1875 by Elbert Stephenson Early. It's 83 feet long and solid as a horse. Today, you can still walk and drive through the only remaining covered bridge in Sevier County. Find more details on visiting the Harrisburg Covered Bridge.

4. David Crockett State Park Covered Bridge

This darling TN covered bridge is located in David Crockett State Park, a protected area in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The historic hero once had a mill on the property, although every original structure was washed away in a late '90s flood - except for the bridge. This one is made to stay. Learn more about the David Crockett State Park Covered Bridge.

5. Port Royal State Park Covered Bridge

The last stop on our map of covered bridges is in Port Royal State Park. The bridge spans Sulphur Fork Creek and provides a stunning view in Adams, Tennessee. Take a look at what else you can do in a day trip to Port Royal State Park.

We’ll forever love these darling TN covered bridges. Have you ever visited any of these on the covered bridge trail? Tell us in the comments!

Want to check out some more bridges? Take a look at this list of 15 amazing bridges in Tennessee.